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Inspector General report confirms Huntsville as top choice for Space Command

U.S. Representative Barry Moore from Alabama has weighed in on a recent Inspector General report regarding the location choice for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.

By River Region Times | Apr 15, 2025

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Rep. Barry Moore challenges IRS firearm purchases with new bill

U.S. Representative Barry Moore has introduced a piece of legislation titled the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act," aiming to address concerns over the Internal Revenue Service's possession of firearms.

By River Region Times | Apr 15, 2025

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Lowndes County: Residents received $24.68 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By River Region Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Lowndes County, providing an average of $2,524 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Barry Moore backs voter citizenship verification in federal elections

By River Region Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Barry Moore has expressed his support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by voting in its favor.

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Rep. Barry Moore supports legislative effort to limit judicial power

By River Region Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Representative Barry Moore expressed his support for the No Rogue Rulings Act, a new piece of legislation sponsored by Representative Darrell Issa.

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Rep. Moore backs FY2025 House budget resolution supporting America First agenda

By River Region Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Rep. Barry Moore announced his support for the Fiscal Year 2025 House Budget Resolution.

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Family notification in custody act introduced by Rep. Barry Moore

By River Region Times | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Barry Moore has introduced the Family Notification of Death in Custody Act.

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Autauga County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By River Region Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Autauga County, providing an average of $1,246 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Moore reintroduces bill to abolish Department of Education, shifts funding to states

By River Region Times | Apr 7, 2025

Representative Barry Moore from Alabama's 1st District has reintroduced a legislative proposal aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.

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Elmore County: Medicaid made up 2.2% of total income in 2022

By River Region Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in Elmore County, providing an average of $1,103 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Autauga County received $10,892 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 61st in Alabama

By River Region Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Autauga County received an average of $10,892 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Alabama.

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Montgomery County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By River Region Times | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $1,718 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to modernize agricultural statistics service

By River Region Times | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama and Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

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In 2022, Elmore County ranks 59th among Alabama counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,461

By River Region Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Elmore County received an average of $11,461 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in Alabama.

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Lowndes County: Residents received $30.95 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By River Region Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 6.8% of income in Lowndes County, providing an average of $3,166 per capita to residents.

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Montgomery County residents received $12,410 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 44th in Alabama

By River Region Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $12,410 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Alabama.

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Autauga County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By River Region Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Autauga County, providing an average of $1,260 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill aims to increase transparency in federal spending

By River Region Times | Mar 12, 2025

Representatives Barry Moore and Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025.

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Elmore County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By River Region Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Elmore County, providing an average of $1,179 per capita to residents.

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Lowndes County ranks eighth highest in Alabama for per capita government transfer income at $16,211 in 2022

By River Region Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lowndes County received an average of $16,211 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Alabama.